ANBERNIC RG353V

3.5-inch vertical handheld balancing portability and usability
ANBERNIC RG353V
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SPEC
OSAndroid 11 / Linux
SoCRockChip RK3566
SCREEN IPS
3.5 inch
640 × 480 (4:3)
229ppi
RAM2GB
STORAGE32GB
BATTERY 3,200mAh
DIMENSIONS126 × 83 × 21 mm
WEIGHT180g
RELEASE
PRICE $97.00
Features

Dual-boot Linux and Android system

Smooth for PS1 and 16-bit era, DC/N64/PSP playable with tweaks

RG353V: touchscreen + 2GB RAM for versatility

RG353VS: Linux-only budget option

3.5-inch 640×480 IPS 4:3 screen ideal for retro

SoC: RK3566 Cortex-A55 quad-core + Mali G52

Compact at ~126×83×21mm

I/O: dual USB-C, miniHDMI, headphone jack, dual microSD

Front mono speaker with sufficient volume

Pros
  • 4:3 hi-res screen makes pixel art and PS1 look great
  • Buttons are firm with satisfying feedback
  • Low-profile analog sticks reduce misinputs
  • Independent L1/L2/R1/R2 for easier control
  • Supports external monitor via miniHDMI
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable wireless use
  • Linux offers rich themes and customization
  • Touchscreen on RG353V makes NDS playable
  • Balanced price/performance for beginners to intermediates
Cons
  • Rear L2/R2 take getting used to, tricky for fighters
  • Android lacks Google Play, needs workarounds
  • PSP and heavy 3D titles stutter or need frameskip
  • Brightness is low outdoors
Reviews
  • Excellent for 8/16-bit and PS1
  • N64 practical with settings per title
  • PSP better on Android/CFW with light configs
  • DC runs well at 640×480 on Linux, less stable on Android
  • Saturn partially supported with select cores on CFW
  • NDS enjoyable with RG353V’s touchscreen
  • HDMI works pre-boot on Linux, plug-and-play on Android
  • CFW like ArkOS/JELOS improve usability and compatibility